Ultimate M2 with RD8-II - Factory Irregular (F8001X)

The M2 is a design with many years of refinement, integrating years of feature wishes from customers. It fills the gap of Nodal Ninja product line for photographers making high resolution panos or mosaics with super telephoto lenses. Now with the new RD8-II high resolution rotator!

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$690.95

F8001X

Availability: In stock

There were some minor changes in design and appearance of some parts. Some old parts left over may be used to build this bundle. This batch of RD8-II Factory Irregular has slightly larger friction than regular version. 
Supply is limited!

 

Features and Highlights

  • Modular design means easy upgrade from previous model and to future models.
  • Support long telephoto lens up to 3kg (6.6 lb) in weight.
  • Full bearing loaded rotators for smooth and steady rotation.
  • Upper rotator with adjustable friction to serve as a gimbal arm.
  • Upper rotator with laser marked index ring with fine 2.5° intervals.
  • Upper rotator upgradeable (optional) with precise positive stops up to 1.5° finest intervals.
  • Upper and lower rotators with indicators for starting and ending positions, ideal for making mosaics with a large number of images. Photographers can first compose the mosaic, then set the starting and ending positions horizontally and vertically. The indicators will make sure no images are missed and no excessive images are taken.
  • With RD16/ RD16-II (precise click stops at 120°, 90°, 60, 45°, 36°, 30°, 24°, 20°, 18°, 15°, 12°, 10°, 7.5°, 6°, 5°, 3.75°) to support up to 400mm equivalent focal length with camera in landscape orientation, or 265mm equivalent in portrait orientation.
  • With RD8-II (precise click stops at 30°, 15°, 6°, 5°, 4°, 3°, 2.5°, 2°) to support up to 700mm equivalent focal length with camera in landscape orientation , or 465mm equivalent in portrait orientation.
  • Precision CNC machined from aircraft T6061 aluminum and anodized, meaning high precision, accuracy, durability and long lifetime.

 

Note: EZ-Leveler-II and advanced rotator RD3L not recommended for M2 when heavy tele lens is used.

 

NOTE: WHILE SIMILAIR TO M1 (WHICH WE HAVE QRG) THE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE FOR M2 IS NOT YET AVAIALABLE. FOR QUESTIONS IN SETUP PLEASE VISIT OUR FORUM


Not Included: M1 series doesn't include a camera plate. Customers can buy our camera plates or use "any" Arca Swiss compatible camera plate.

 

FOR CAMERA PLATES CLICK HERE.

 

 Assembly required

 

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Anthony, wow...quick response & wasn't expecting this till tomorrow.

Marc

Thank you for the prompt and professional service. Your business deserves to do well, and I hope it does. You will definetly get return business from me...

Brendon from W.A.

Hi Anthony, The package arrived today, and as you said, it is substantially more solid that the NN3, so very happy with the quality.

Mike

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Jason

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Daniel (Visual Media Solutions)

Anthony, Thank you very much for this information and for being so quick to get my order happening. I am looking forward to receiving the NN5. I am now off to check out the links for the stitching software that you recommended in your other email as well as the panorama photography sites that you suggested for inspiration. Thank you very much again. It has been a pleasure to deal with you.

Jeff

anthony, arrived this morning. it's a nicely made piece of kit! can't wait to set it up and starting practicing. it's a very solid unit. doesn't flex a mm with the 7D + grip attached. very impressed.

Stewart

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John (Destiny Photohraphy)

Anthony, Just letting you know that the EZ-Leveller arrived safely today. Bloody quick I reckon. Good one. Thank you..

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Sybille

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Matt

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Bali

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Max

Anthony, Thanks, again, for your timely advice, especially about the GPS data logger. I'll follow that up for sure.

Tony

I received the knob as you posted it, great its the same piece!! :-) Thanks again for your support in this story, i will remenber you on my next pano session. Best Regards

Germain Herviault

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